Compass K9

Compass K9 offers five core programs: Cardinal Direction Group Classes for structured learning; Daytime Expeditions for structured daycare; Overnight Anchoring for secure boarding; Precision Navigation for one-on-one private training; and Compass Course Correction for intensive board-and-train immersion. All programs emphasize real-world reliability, with Stay & Play activities integrated into premium boarding to reinforce training daily. Programs are tailored to individual dogs’ needs, with progression based on consistent skill mastery and owner involvement.

Pricing Summary

Private training sessions are $100/hour. Group classes are $195 per class. Board-and-train programs range from $2,500 (2 weeks) to $6,250 (5 weeks), with pricing based on hours and intensity. Premium boarding is $35 for half-day, $45 for full-day, and $55 for overnight. Daycare and transportation are priced per hour or mile ($0.50/mile). All board-and-train packages include training tools like e-collars and therapeutic cots.

Policies

Programs can be modified to match a dog’s learning pace. Ongoing support is provided after training completion. Dogs with aggression and bite history are required to complete a minimum 5-week board-and-train program. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated in the content.

Compass K9 is a professional dog training business founded by Danny Spooner and Jeannine, offering personalized training solutions for families, busy professionals, and working dog handlers. They specialize in behavior modification for reactivity, aggression, and anxiety, using a balanced approach rooted in over 30 years of experience training law enforcement and security K9s. Their unique Stay & Play boarding and daycare programs reinforce training progress during stays, ensuring dogs don’t regress while owners are away. They provide private training, group classes, day training, and intensive board-and-train programs, all designed to build clear communication between dogs and owners. Their training emphasizes real-world reliability, consistency, and long-term bond-building, with ongoing support available after program completion.

They serve clients who have tried other methods without success, offering customized plans that adapt to each dog’s learning style. Compass K9 also offers professional dog transportation, premium overnight and daily boarding with structured training, and elite working dog programs for detection, protection, and service applications. Their team provides detailed explanations of training techniques so owners can maintain progress at home.

They also publish “True North Tales of a Dog’s Life” on Substack, sharing behavioral insights and training stories to support the dog-owning community.

Accomplishments

Over 30 years of professional K9 training experience, with expertise in training working dogs for law enforcement, security, detection, and protection roles. Trained dogs for high-stakes operational environments and successfully transformed dogs with severe behavioral issues, including aggression and fear-based reactivity. Clients report life-changing results, with many dogs achieving elite reliability and obedience.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a free consultation or evaluation, which can be scheduled online. This initial session helps assess the dog’s needs and determine the best training program. Follow-up services include customized training plans, in-home visits, or enrollment in group or boarding programs based on the evaluation.